โ›”๏ธโš ๏ธ๐Ÿ›‘Here's a breakdown of the factors contributing to the drop in Bitcoin demand since April:๐Ÿ”ป๐Ÿ”ป๐Ÿ”ป ๐ŸŒโคด๏ธ๐Ÿช™$BTC

1. _Decrease in spot ETF purchases in the U.S._ ๐Ÿ“‰: Fewer investors are buying Bitcoin through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are financial products that track the price of Bitcoin.

2. _Decreasing whale holdings_ ๐Ÿณ: "Whales" are large-scale Bitcoin investors. If they're selling or reducing their holdings, it can impact demand.

3. _Long-term holders accumulating at record rates_ ๐Ÿ“ˆ: Despite the drop in demand, long-term investors are still buying and holding Bitcoin, which could be a sign of confidence in its future value.

4. _Short-term holders suffering unrealized losses_ ๐Ÿ˜ฌ: Investors who bought Bitcoin during the 2024 rally are now experiencing losses due to the price drop.

5. _Surge in Bitcoin mining costs_ ๐Ÿ’ธ: The cost of mining Bitcoin has increased significantly due to:

- _Operational expenses_ ๐Ÿ“Š: Higher costs for miners to operate.

- _Mining difficulty increases_ ๐Ÿ”’: The computational power required to mine Bitcoin has increased, making it more challenging and expensive.

These factors combined have led to a decrease in Bitcoin demand since April ๐Ÿ“‰. However, long-term holders continue to show confidence in Bitcoin's potential, accumulating it at record rates ๐Ÿ’ช.